Cambusnethan Cemetery Grave Search - Part 1

[Lodger]

Doug,
I found quite a bit for this family, I'll post it just as soon as I can.
Lodger

[dthomso1]

Thanks Lodger. Much obliged.

Doug

[Lodger]

Doug,

A flat (horizontal) stone in the old churchyard of Cambusnethan has the inscription "William Thomson died 11th September 1858 aged (69) years. His wife Elizabeth Reid died 7th July 1869 aged 77 years. Their son robert died 30th January 1831 aged 10 years. Their daughter Ann died 26th February 1852 aged 17 years".
The numbers in brackets - (69) means the stone was worn and difficult to read, so it may not be the correct age.

There is an entry in the register of paupers burials that I think could be Elizabeth.
ELIZABETH THOMSON. Wishaw, aged 77 years, widow.
Parents - Robert Reid and Elizabeth Cunningham.
Interred in the old churchyard 10th July 1869.

3 other children of William and Elizabeth -

ROBERT THOMSON. Retired joiner, Wishaw, aged 81 years, widower.
Parents - William Thomson and Betsy Reid.
Interred in old churchyard 13th September 1913.

ELIZABETH HAMILTON. Wishaw, aged 74 years, widow.
Parents - William Thomson and Betsy Reid.
Interred in new cemetery Section D 139.  24th June 1888.
(Also in the same grave - THOMAS LIGHTBODY. Wishaw, aged 16 years. Parents - Thomas Lightbody and Mary Ann Hamilton. Interred 21st April 1890).

One more to follow.

Lodger

[sage]

Hi Lodger,

Thanks for the info re the Keenans.  So far I haven't found any connection with the Mollahans so not sure how they relate.

Cheers, Heather.

[Lodger]

Doug.......continued

The following are all interred in a large family plot, numbers 74 and 75 in the old walled private burial ground next to the churchyard at Cambusnethan.

MARION SMITH. Housewife, Carluke, aged 52 years, married.
Parents - William Thomson and Betsy Reid.
Interred 9th February 1885.

STILLBORN FEMALE SMITH. Harestonehill.
Parents - Thomas Smith and Marion Steel.
Interred 15th July 1862.

STILLBORN MALE SMITH. Harestonehill.
Parents - Thomas Smith and Marion Steel.
Interred 11th August 1863.

HELEN HAMILTON SMITH. East Crindledyke, aged 5 years.
Parents - William Smith and Marion Thomson.
Interred 12th February 1868.

BETSY R SMITH. East Crindledyke, aged 21 years, single.
Parents - William Smith and Marion Thomson.
Interred 22nd February 1882.

HELEN H SMITH. Crindledyke, aged 12 years.
Parents - William Smith and Marion Thomson.
Interred 30th May 1884.

WILLIAM SMITH. Farmer, wishaw, aged 59 years. Married.
Parents - Alexander Smith and Helen Hamilton.
Interred 19th April 1892.

ALEXANDER SMITH. Mining engineer, Carmyle, aged 36 years, married.
Parents - William Smith and Marion Thomson.
Interred 28th September 1901.

Hope this helps with your research.

Lodger.

[dthomso1]

Hi Lodger,
Thanks so much for this. It is extremely helpful!

Cheers
Doug

[J-Mac]

Hi,
Is there any entry for John Scott, died January 7th 1911 at Glasgow Road Wishaw.
His parents were James Scott and Agnes Young.

Thanks,
J-Mac

[Lodger]

J-Mac,

Sorry, no entry for this man. If he was buried by the parish (a pauper's burial) he wouldn't have been recorded in the "Day Book", which seems to have been for paying customers only!  The list of burials in common ground hasn't survived as far as I know.

Good luck.

Lodger

[loulou2]

hi, could anyone help me find the lair number/site of my grandfather's grave in Cambusnethan Cemetary. His name was Joseph Campbell and he died in February 1954. My dad often looked for it but couldn't find it.

Thanks

Louise